Transportation & Logistics Manager

Rebel Athletic•Carrollton, TX

18h•$75,000 - $80,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Transportation and Logistics Manager is responsible for managing shipments from origin to final delivery across domestic and international transportation. This role owns freight execution, shipment visibility, customs coordination, and exception management across air, ocean, and ground transportation. The Logistics Manager ensures freight moves on time, compliantly, and cost-effectively, with clear visibility from factory to warehouse or customer.

Requirements

5 to 10 years of transportation experience, preferably including import experience from Asia
Working knowledge of air, ocean, ground, and parcel shipping
Experience booking freight and managing international shipments end to end
Working knowledge of customs processes and shipping documentation
Strong Excel skills and comfort working in tracking and ERP systems
Ability to manage multiple shipments, shifting priorities, and tight deadlines
High ownership, follow-through, and attention to detail
Strong problem-solving and communication skills
Valid driver’s license and ability to travel between Rebel Athletic locations as needed

Nice To Haves

Experience working directly with customs brokers and resolving clearance issues
Experience with HTS classification, Incoterms, and duty optimization strategies
Experience supporting Duty Drawback or other trade compliance programs
Experience building logistics KPIs and reporting for leadership visibility
Familiarity with FTZ opportunities or long-term freight optimization initiatives

Responsibilities

Manage domestic and international shipments across air, ocean, ground, and parcel transportation
Select and quote appropriate shipping modes based on cost, transit time, and business priority
Communicate shipment methods, routing, and quantities at the PO level to vendors
Book freight, coordinate pickups, and ensure adherence to routing guides
Monitor and manage inter-vendor shipments, including vendor-to-vendor material movements
Track and trace shipments end to end, maintaining accurate ETAs and proactively communicating shipment risk
Own shipment exceptions through closure, including delays, damages, shortages, misroutes, claims, and documentation errors
Prepare, review, and manage shipping and import documentation, including commercial invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, AWBs, ISFs, entries, and First Sale documentation
Partner with customs brokers to resolve clearance issues, holds, exams, discrepancies, and filing errors
Ensure compliance with import and export regulations, Incoterms, HTS classifications, duties, country-of-origin requirements, and regulatory changes
Monitor customs bonds, renewals, and import program requirements
Manage Duty Drawback activities in coordination with U.S. Customs
Review, reconcile, and approve freight invoices against approved quotes
Track freight spend, shipment performance, and logistics KPIs
Manage logistics claims and insurance recovery related to loss, damage, theft, or transit issues
Provide advance notification and coordination of inbound shipments prior to arrival
Work cross-functionally with Planning, Operations, Accounting, and Vendors to support inventory flow and timelines
Maintain shipment trackers and reporting tools
Drive continuous improvement in freight cost, transit time, visibility, and compliance
Research and support long-term freight and trade initiatives, including network optimization, customs programs, and FTZ opportunities

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)
Company-paid holidays available immediately upon hire
Annual discretionary bonus opportunity
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance coverage
Voluntary benefit options including supplemental life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and additional coverages
401(k) plan with company match

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